JTET Apply Online 2026 Starts at jac.jharkhand.gov.in, Application Form

Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has started accepting the application form for Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test-2026 at the official website www.jac.jharkhand.gov.in. Candidates who are willing to apply for teachers’ posts for Classes 1- 8 at government schools in Jharkhand can complete their application form by 21st May 2026 (11:59 pm). Go through this article to check the steps to apply, the documents required, and other details.

JTET Apply Online 2026

Candidates must have passed their intermediate examination with a total of 50% in aggregate. OR They must have done their 2-year diploma or 4-year bachelor’s program in Elementary Education to be eligible to apply for the JTET 2026 Exam. Candidates make sure to fill their JTET Application Form 2026 carefully; providing incorrect information leads to the rejection of the online form.

Events	Dates
Apply Online Start Date	21st April 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	21st May 2026 (11:59 pm)
Admit Card	7 to 10 days before the exam date
Exam Date	To be notified

Jharkhand TET Application Form 2026 Link

The link for the Jharkhand TET Application Form 2026 has been activated by the Jharkhand Academic Council at their official website www.jac.jharkhand.gov.in. Candidates who are willing to apply must fill out their application forms carefully with all the correct details. For the ease of candidates, the direct link to begin the application process is shared below.

JTET 2026 Application Fee

Before submitting the JTET Application Form 2026, candidates are required to pay an application fee as per their respective categories for successful submission. Any application without the application fee will not be accepted and will be rejected.

Categories	Fees for primary classes	Fees for upper primary classes	Fees for both primary and upper primary classes
ST/SC/PwBD	Rs. 700/-	Rs. 700/-	Rs. 800
General/EWS/BC	Rs. 1300/-	Rs. 1300/-	Rs. 1500/
Primitive Tribe	Rs. 500/-	Rs. 500/-	Rs. 600/-

How to Apply Online for Jharkhand TET 2026?

To apply online for the Jharkhand TET 2026 Exam, candidates must follow the steps provided below.

Website: Open your web browser and then visit the official website of Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi, i.e., www.jac.jharkhand.gov.in.
Registration: Click on the “JTET 2026 Registration” link. Provide your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID to generate a login ID and password.
Fill Application: Log in with your credentials and enter your personal details, academic qualifications, and select the exam level (Paper 1, Paper 2, or both).
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of required documents in the prescribed format:
(i) Recent passport-size photograph.
(ii) Scanned signature.
(iii) Educational certificates and mark sheets.
(iv) Identity proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, PAN Card).
Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Submit & Print: Review all details in the preview, submit the form, and download the confirmation page for your records.

Documents Required for JTET Apply Online 2026

To apply for the Jharkhand TET 2026, candidates must upload scanned copies of several documents in a prescribed digital format.

Recent Passport-size Photograph: A clear, coloured scanned image.
Signature: Your scanned signature on plain white paper.
Proof of Identity: A valid government-issued ID like your Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID.
Educational Certificates: Mark sheets and passing certificates for:
(i) Class 10 & 12 (Intermediate).
(ii) Graduation (for Paper 2 applicants).
(iii) Teaching Professional Degree/Diploma (e.g., D.El. Ed, B.Ed, B.El. Ed).
Caste/Category Certificate: Required if you are applying under SC, ST, BC, or EWS categories to claim fee concessions.
Domicile Certificate: Necessary for candidates claiming local reservation or state-specific eligibility benefits.
Disability (PwD) Certificate: Required for candidates seeking age relaxation or reservation under the persons with disabilities category.

Digital Upload Checklist

Ensure your files meet these general requirements before starting:

Photograph & Signature: Often required in .jpg or .jpeg format, with sizes typically ranging between 10 KB to 100 KB (verify exact limits on the portal).
Certificates: Usually required in PDF format for better clarity.
Working Contact Details: You must have an active mobile number and email ID for OTP verification and receiving login credentials.

Who is Eligible to Apply Online for the JTET Exam 2026?

Only the candidates who fulfil the required eligibility criteria as mentioned by the commission are eligible to apply for Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test-2026.

Paper	Educational Qualification	Age Limit
Paper 1	Candidates must have passed their intermediate examination with a total of 50% in aggregate (OR) They must have done their 2-year diploma or 4-year bachelor’s program in Elementary Education	Minimum Age – 18 years
Paper 2	Candidates must have done their 2-year diploma/bachelor’s program in Elementary Education (OR) Those who have done Bachelor’s of Science/Arts and Bachelor’s of Education (Integrated) are also eligible.	Minimum Age – 21 years

JTET Apply Online 2026 Starts at jac.jharkhand.gov.in, Application Form